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Today is the last day of April. It’s been a good month. We’re almost done with the chicken coop, the chickies are really growing. Went on our mini trip to Monterey. Lots of other stuff too.Budget wise I’d say we did ok. Starting tomorrow, may 1 , I’m going to track food, non food, pet food all separately . I do this now but not on single designated sheets. So I think that’s how I’ll do it. Especially since cat food costs a lot. We have 4 cats who eat a lot. Birds, and now chicken food.

We still need to finish the chicken coop, buy birthday presents for my daughter, and who knows what else.I see the doctor tomorrow , never fun but necessary. I don’t get nervous till I know my blood results are due, then very nervous.Well, I’m off to my little job at the library.Still dealing with SOB ‘s at the student loan division. If this isn’t resolved a payment plan will start in June. We barely make it now, how is that going to be. It’ll suck, because we just started to see the light at the end of the tunnel with bills, and had hoped to really start building an emergency fund.It’s very frustrating, and I’m getting nowhere wit them. I did contact a cancer legal aid group, maybe they will be able to help.

Dropped off a load at goodwill . I’ll do more this weekend. I’ve given my friend Beth , about 10 loads of stuff. Very good it’s going to someone with a big house and it fits in…Not so much in my 1000 sq ft house.Dropped off library discards too.Overall it always feels so good to let go of stuff. And at this point I really don’t have a lot to let go of.

It is so relaxing to be here, were having a very nice time.Pacing ourselves, more for my sake. We were going to rent bikes this afternoon but because we walked so much this morning, I don’t want to risk overdoing it.So we’re going to go to the farmers market, and then to cannery row. We bought some trader joes salads for dinner. So I think we’re set.

Last week was a good week overall. Walked almost everyday. I have to watch my low back but I still need to move.WW is going ok. I wish I was dropping the pounds but it seems I’m staying about the same. This week I’m going to start to cut out all wheat. It’s hard to do as I’m a bread girl and I love making bread. But I want to drop the pounds. Also, have some no alcohol days. But I love my glass of wine outside this time of year.

Heading out on an adventure today with B. the ocean is callingI’m also working on my other blog at christina1952! christina1952.wordpress.comNot sure how to link them yet or switch one over. I like the look of the other blog better. But most of my posts have been here. Still can’t quite figure out how to keep another persons blog linked. Or do I have to do it each time?Likehalfdozendaily.typepad.com

So it’s earth day and it is beautiful outside. It’s is my first post here I think. Usually I post in my other blog chrismyelomajourney . I’m not sure where or what I want to post here.

My husband and I are going away today to Monterey . I’m excited to do something different. My daughter is off work for 2 months since she ran out of hours at her library job. It totally sucks but hopefully she can do some productive things like take care if the house while we’re gone. My son has junior college so he’ll be busy. We’re only gone 3 days.

the new chickens and ducks are doing good and the coop is almost done. I’ll try and figure out pictures.

Watching.?just finished”the following ” wow , that is scary and so intense.Listening to? NothingCooking/baking? We had stir fry tofu and chicken!Happy you accomplished this week? Actually a lot, budget is good, worked 3 days, de cluttered, and that’s it.Looking forward to next week? Working, going to call an attorney about my student loan mess, grocery shop, and probably more.

Thankful for today? As always, that I feel good. My L 1 was out , inflamed, all week so I didn’t walk much. But it feels better today, so I’ll walk tomorrow .*Bonus Question* What is your *ideal* wake up time and what time do you *usually* wake up?I wake up at 4 am to take my thyroid pill. Then go back to sleep to around 6am. Then actually get out of bed around 6:30.***

I'm a wife and mom of three young kids - ages 10, 8 and 7 and I just happen to have cancer. Multiple Myeloma is a cancer of the blood that is currently incurable but IS considered highly treatable! My goal is to make people laugh, cry or feel a little less alone whether you are a mom, cancer patient or BOTH!